Comparison

SimpleSSH vs Unified

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleSSH

This app provides a streamlined way to interact with SSH servers from your iPhone and iPad. Execute commands with a single tap, browse files, and view logs with a user-friendly interface. It's designed for quick access to server information when you're on the go.

Highlights
  • Execute commands with one tap
  • Manage commands in groups
  • View and export colored command results
  • Browse and export text files
  • Primitive terminal for command testing
  • Private key or password authentication
Features
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SimpleSSH is a powerful tool tailored for your needs when working with SSH servers on your iPhone and iPad. When you’re on the go, most often you don’t want to work a lot in the shell. You simply want to execute a command or view a log file to see what’s going on. SimpleSSH makes SSH easy and comfortable by tailoring it for your needs. ⁃ Simple and intuitive User Interface ⁃ Commands Execute commands with a single tap Manage commands with groups View and Export colored command results Get more commands from the Script Library ⁃ Terminal         Primitive terminal to test your commands Colored Shell output View and Export Shell Log Tab, Ctrl and Arrow Up/Down, Left and Right keys ⁃ File Viewer Browse files and folders easily View and export text files on the SSH server ⁃ Bright and Dark User Interface ⁃ Authentication via private key or password ⁃ Private key import through iTunes or other apps ⁃ No ads, banners or in app purchases - you get everything for the price you pay! Do you want to see a new feature in SimpleSSH? Contact us within the app, tweet @simpleSSH or send us an email to support@hirmer.me. We’re happy to take SimpleSSH on the next level with you!

About

Unified

Features
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This app allows hosting different HMIs to monitor and control a plant or machine. You can create the HMIs with the Unified-E App Designer and publish them on the Unified-E App Manager. Unified-E is a software product which is used to operate machines or plants with a smartphone. App development time is drastically reduced by using the "Unified-E App Designer" software, where you can define both the HMI views and push notifications for your individual HMI app. No app programming knowledge is required. There is a Gateway PC required which connects smartphone with machine and ensures that communication is secured and only granted for authorized users. The "Pro" license also allows operating a machine via the Internet without performing any configuration on the firewall or router. By now there are already multiple Unified-E endpoint adapters, e. g. for the S7-, ControlLogix-, Modbus- or OPC UA interface. The software, user manuals, licenses and further information can be found on the website ww.unified-e.com. For developers and integrators all licenses are for free.

Screenshots

SimpleSSH4 screens
Unified1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Unified at Free against SimpleSSH's $1.99. SimpleSSH's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Unified is free to download; SimpleSSH costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleSSH ships an update every 3 weeks, Unified every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleSSH versus Unified: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleSSHUnified
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenedikt HirmerUnified-E AG

Bugs and requests

SimpleSSH

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Handshake failed SSH connection
  • App constantly crashing
  • App crashes when clicking commands
  • Command history doesn't work (up arrow)
  • App crashes when executing a script
Show 18 more
  • App freezes and closes on command execution
  • App crashes in terminal mode
  • Fails to connect via SSH
  • Can't display htop
  • Freezes when running vi
  • Soft keyboard gets stuck
  • Pasting previous history
  • Nano editor fails to render
  • Cannot type commands
  • iOS 10 input issues
  • Keyboard unusable after 'top' command
  • Screen doesn't scale vertically
  • Doesn't work with on-demand VPN
  • Ctrl keys messed up with iPad Pro keyboard
  • First few lines of output hidden
  • File viewer crashes
  • Tab stops not implemented
  • No ESC key

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update the app
  • Add fingerprint validation
  • Improve iPad Pro keyboard support
  • Add upload/download capabilities
  • Sync scripts/SSH keys using iCloud/Dropbox
Show 4 more
  • Option to change font color & size
  • More color options
  • Dark background in terminal mode
  • Custom icons on home page to trigger app actions

Unified

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SimpleSSH

No in-app purchases

None

Unified

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleSSH free?
SimpleSSH costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unified free?
Unified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleSSH or Unified have ads?
Neither SimpleSSH nor Unified shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleSSH or Unified?
SimpleSSH ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unified every 4 weeks. Most recently, SimpleSSH was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unified on October 29, 2026.

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